513850 Full-Time Software Developer - Web in Houston TX

*** We are looking to hire a full-time software developer in Houston, TX. Please do not contact if you are not in or not willing to relocate to the Houston area. *** This position will be responsible for developing web-related applications and websites. Qualified candidates must be able to work independently and execute on requirements from both technical and non-technical individuals. You will be working with multiple startups in Houston and Austin under a single entity. The successful candidate will be self-driven, self-motivated, and able to work well with limited direction. Typical responsibilities: - Requirements gathering from key personnel (both technical and non-technical) - Database, backend, and UI design/mockups - Coding and development - Testing and debugging - Documentation as necessary - Adding features to existing websites/applications This position requires knowledge of the following: - HTML (including CSS, Javascript, AJAX, etc.) - Object-oriented PHP - PHP frameworks (CakePHP, Zend, Symfony, or other), including unit testing and exception handling - Understanding of clean UI design (graphic skills not required) - MySQL - Java, including Tapestry - .Net (C#) - Excellent problem-solving skills - Good code and database design skills - Basic server knowledge (both Windows and Linux) - Understanding of good testing methodologies, including automated testing processes - Familiarity with up and coming technologies Helpful, but not required: - Ability to work with new languages and web technologies as required - Ability to self-manage and work independently - Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical individuals - Ability to work on multiple projects - Ruby on Rails - JSP, Swing, SWT - Other SQL - Other .Net - Flash development - Creativity and openness to innovation - Understanding of design for high performance/heavy load - College degree required